Gingivitis simply is inflammation of the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth. In order to describe unhealthy gum tissue, I must first describe what healthy gingiva (gum tissue) looks like in the mouth. Gum tissue that is healthy is tight to the teeth and pale pink in color (depending on ethnicity). Healthy tissue does not […]
When it comes to treating periodontal (gum) disease, the traditional treatment method has always been a surgical approach. Traditional gum surgery is often referred to as “flap” surgery because the gum tissue is cut and pushed back allowing the Periodontist (gum specialist) to remove debris and place new bone in the infected areas. This procedure […]
Type 2 non-insulin resistant diabetes was discovered the 1930’s. Since the discovery, scientist along with the World Health Organization have further categorized millions of adults into either a pre-diabetes stage or type 2 diabetes. Many experts state that diet and exercise can keep the insulin levels at bay, thus preventing any need for medication. Also, […]
As I stated in Part 1 and Part 2 in my series of blogs regarding OBI dentistry; the OBI philosophy is to restore an unhealthy chewing system into a natural and balanced state. It is necessary for the teeth, jaw joint, facial muscles etc. to all be in synergy. When the chewing system is balanced, […]
As discussed in my previous OBI blog, Bioesthetic dentistry involves the study of the aspects of an individuals chewing system to determine the best outcome for stability and function. Simply stated; the jaw joint, teeth, jaw bone, facial muscles, and teeth in proper alignment create an even chewing system. Having a stable chewing system will […]
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